Surgical Technologist - Cert

Job Description

• Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision. Job Responsibility
• Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member. Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment. Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field.
• Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to: Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested. Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery. May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery.
• Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to: Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure.
• Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to: Maintenance of instruments and equipment.Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management. Performing related support duties including, but not limited to Transporting patients to and from operating room; and Maintaining appropriate records. Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification High School Diploma or equivalent, required. AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, required. Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required. *a person may be employed or contracted with to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation that the employee holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential required. Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician.

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).